“Super Fly” At 50: Still The Funkiest Soundtrack
A half-century later, Curtis Mayfield’s epic soundtrack to “Super Fly” remains the best of the blaxploitation soundtracks.
A Rock Reboot: CREEM Is Back!
For 20 years, CREEM was an iconic rock magazine. It’s returning with a digital archive you won’t want to miss and a new print edition.
Jim Carroll – More Than “People Who Died”
Jim Carroll made a public name with his hit song “People Who Died.” Many forget this punk poet was a gifted writer, as well.
“Rock Over London”: Minding the Musical Gap
During the heyday of New Wave and post-punk, there were a few critical musical beacons. The author recalls one particular lifeline.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Smiling Faces Sometimes”
It’s a memorable song that reflected the paranoia and darkness of a certain part of the 70s. And it still holds up.